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Alpinia zerumbet (Variegated Shell Ginger, Shellplant)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 182557

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Alpinia Species: Alpinia zerumbet

Common Names add Shellplant edit | delete Shell Ginger edit | delete Variegated Shell Ginger edit | delete Plant Types edit Perennial Shrub Tropical   Zones / Hardiness edit 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Summer   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light Variegated Yellow   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Architectural Greenhouse Indoor Rainforest Shade Garden   Sun Exposure edit Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Moist Rich   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit White Near White   Wildlife Value edit   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division Rhizomes   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Alpinia speciosa
Catimbium speciosum
Languas speciosa



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